Café Rì Yuè comes across as a small, cozy and visually charming cafe near Place des Arts, beloved for inventive drinks and beautiful pastries that range from matcha and hojicha lattes to yuzu and ube cheesecakes, macarons, and other delicate desserts, with many reviews highlighting the quality and presentation. The vibe is intimate and welcoming, with plenty of natural light and cute decor, but seating can be limited and at times the space feels crowded, sometimes requiring customers to share tables. The staff are frequently praised for friendliness and attentiveness, though a few notes mention variable service and occasional delays or mix ups. Prices are sometimes described as a bit high for the portions, though the menu of full cakes is noted as convenient for celebrations. The cafe is repeatedly recommended for a quick coffee break or to meet a friend, and fans celebrate its desserts as not too sweet and beautifully crafted, with standout items like the matcha strawberry cake, yuzu cheesecake, and white chocolate matcha drinks. Overall, Café Rì Yuè appears to deliver a consistently cute and tasty experience for dessert lovers and matcha fans, even as space limitations and occasional service quirks keep it from being ideal for larger groups or longer study sessions.
I ordered a hot lavender matcha & it was rly good. It is a bit expensive, it was around 7.5$ for a small cup. The place is so very cute & cozy but it was very crowded, not enough seating. The service was good but it was a little slow. Overall, nice place, good matcha & good vibes.
Mar 21, 2026
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It was a wonderful little coffee shop. It was nice & quiet & the decorations were simple & cozy.
The white hot chocolate was really good. The rose & cherry latte was normal & did not taste like advertised though. So I don't recommend it.
The tiramisu & the matcha cookie were also delicious. I highly recommend them.
Overall a nice place to visit!
Déçu par le chocolat chaud, qui s'avère être très léger en chocolat & très liquide. Loin des bons chocolats épais. Les macarons sont originaux & plutôt goûtus. Le biscuit brownie est correct aussi mais trop cuit à mon sens.
Les tables sont très rapprochées, donc difficile de passer un moment tranquille quand tu te retrouves avec des grandes bouches à côté de toi.
One of my favourite cafes in Montreal! My go to is the matcha strawberry cake & hojicha latte. Their macarons are super unique as well! It is sometimes quite hard to get a seat as this place is very popular.
Mar 11, 2026
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This super cute coffee shop is right next to place des arts métro. They make amazing coffee & even better desserts!
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One thing not to miss are their giant macarons!
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I got the basque cheesecake, mushroom focaccia, & a white chocolate matcha latte!
I got a black sesame coffee & it wasn't very good at all… there was so many sediments at the bottom that i couldn't drink the last 1/4 of my coffee. Quite disappointed for the price.
However I have to say their yuzu cheesecake is really good.
Même pas un bonjour, Même pas un coup d'oeil : attendre 5 minutes & repartir sans café. Je trouverai bien un autre endroit où me poser quelques heures.
Feb 5, 2026
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It has become my daughter's favorite coffee shop. The cakes are a must-try-except the tiramisu 😅 maybe another time. It's a lovely place to meet a friend (not a group), as the space is small. During the summer, it's almost always full.
Cute artistic & cozy environment, homemade desserts with adorable designs. My coffee & Tiramisu were fantastic. The sugar level in Asian place is always milder. Service was friendly & efficient. Seats are limited & sometimes you may need to accept sharing a bigger table with other guests. Space between the tables could be a bit close & tight. But I like the vibes here.
